Online scam
Nunavut
Iqaluit RCMP have received multiple reports of a scam that is circulating throughout Nunavut.
The scam involves Facebook's 'Sell and Swap,' where a person is posing as someone who is selling country food.
After receiving funds, the sellers are not providing the food and blocking the buyer.
Iqaluit RCMP offer the following tips to help avoid becoming a victim of online fraud:
-Never send an e-transfer prior to picking up the item/food.
-Be wary of sales or items that seem "too good to be true."
-Select a public place to pick up the item, like a busy parking lot.
Do not provide personal information, such as your date of birth or banking information, to anyone online, even those you are buying from.
Anyone who has been a victim of a fraud is asked to contact the Iqaluit RCMP at 867-979-0123, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
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Food assistance
Kivalliq
Between July and August, more than 42,000 pounds of shelf-stable, nutritious food is expected to arrive in 11 Nunavut communities on sealift, reaching as far as Baker Lake and Sanikiluaq.
This is the result of months of planning and collaboration between Second Harvest, Arctic Co-op and 13 local community partners who will distribute the food to community members.
Two more shipments are planned this year.
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Court dates
Baker Lake
Anyone who is scheduled to appear in court in Baker Lake on July 22 is advised that they can call the Legal Aid office to submit an application to be represented by a criminal defence lawyer. To do so, please call 867-645-2536 or email amanda.ford@nulegalaid.com
Anyone who would prefer to pay for a lawyer can go to the Nunavut Law Society website to see the list of lawyers who can practice in Nunavut.
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Cleanup winners
Rankin Inlet
Listed below are the community clean-up winners in Rankin Inlet earlier this month.
Lynn Rudd
Catherine Ayaruak
Charlene Panigoniak
Victoria Kaput
Andrea Santeana
Trisha Crocker
Daniel Kaludjak
Frances Sanertanut
John Oman
Amy Kaludjak
